Japanese Cinema, Yesterday and Today
Late Spring (1949) 108 minutes by Yasujirō Ozu
Introduction and commentary by Christopher Llewellyn Reed, chair, Film & Moving Image Department, Stevenson University

Late Spring - A father and widower, concerned about his twentysomething daughter’s ostensibly dwindling marriage prospects, works to ensure that she find a partner, despite what losing her presence at home would mean to his own life. A perfect example of Ozu’s masterfully understated craft, Late Spring is as lovely as it is bittersweet. (with Chris Reed)

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